Energy

The new factory aims to capitalise on AfCFTA opportunities (Image source: Adobe Stock)

Algeria’s Tassili DZ Power is courting investment as it seeks to expand in-country power manufacturing utilising Yuchai (Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Group) engines

As well as growing Algerian manufacturing capacity, the long-term goal is to take advantage of emerging export opportunities for gensets arising from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

“Tassili DZ Power is launching Algeria’s premier power generation and energy storage factory — a national industrial project, and we're opening the door to partners right now,” said Ouahid Arous, sales director Yuchai and managing Yuchai G-drive Marine Engine, writing in a post on social media.

Tassili Power Generation in Algiers, which has a long partnership with Yuchai, has a track record in supplying diesel and natural gas gensets to customers across the country, from Saharan oil camps and desert telecom sites to coastal hospitals and highland farms.

The planned manufacturing project includes:

• 6,000 generator sets per year (30–3,500 kVA)

• 250 hybrid power units per year (250–2,500 kW)

• 300 MWh per year of battery energy storage (BESS)

• Smart factory: robotics, AGVs, ISO 8528-certified test bays

• Training & R&D centre powering Algerian skills

• 500+ direct jobs for Algerian engineers and technicians

In his post to LinkedIn, Arous flagged the strategic role of Yuchai and other partners in the proposed manufacturing project.

“Our gensets will be built on world-class Yuchai engines — China's leading engine manufacturer — paired with Leroy-Somer alternators. Proven technology, assembled and tested in Algeria, by Algerians.”

He also called for investors and equity partners to join the project as the venture seeks to raise an additional US$79.5mn in funding.

“Algeria’s genset imports fell 65% — the market is ready for local production,” he added.

The proposed manufacturing site will cover around 100,000 square metres in the Algiers area, with Arous flagging the Rouïba, Réghaïa, Oued Smar industrial corridor or an equivalent industrial zone.

This will include 40,000 square metres of production halls, plus test yards, logistics and space for future expansion.

The venture is also interested in hearing from industrial and mechanical contractors for the provision of overhead cranes and gantry systems (10–50t); steel structure erection and industrial buildings; ventilation, compressed air and industrial utilities.

“From Algiers to Africa: with AfCFTA, this factory will export Algerian-made power across the continent,” he added.

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A glimpse of the new power plant in the DRC (Image source: CrossBoundary Energy)

CrossBoundary Energy’s solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) facility for Kamoa Copper S.A. has achieved commercial operation and is now supplying 30 MW baseload power from the sun to Africa’s largest copper mining complex

The project in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) highlights growing interest in renewable and alternative power sources to offset reliance on traditional thermal gensets for remote mining operations and reduce diesel cost volatility, as well as supply chain risk.

“Achieving this milestone with Kamoa Copper S.A. is a significant step to mainstreaming round-the-clock renewable power,” said Gracia Munganga, project development director at CrossBoundary Energy.

“It proves how quickly clean, stable energy can be deployed – and the great potential of renewable energy solutions to support the mining sector’s ambitious growth.”

Kamoa Copper S.A., a joint venture between Ivanhoe Mines, Zijin Mining Group, and the DRC government, signed the power purchase agreement with CrossBoundary Energy in April 2025, just 16 months ago.

Key takeaways:

• CrossBoundary Energy’s baseload solar/BESS plant in the DRC has reached commercial operation, just 16 months after signing a PPA with Kamoa Copper S.A. in April 2025

• The solution comprises 233 MWp solar PV and 123 MVA/526 MWh BESS that will supply the mine with 30 MW firm power from solar and batteries

• Reaching commercial operation date 16 months after PPA signing makes it the fastest solar/BESS project of this type and scale to be delivered on the African continent

Powering growth

The installed energy system consists of a 233 MWp solar PV array and 123 MVA/526 MWh BESS to supply at least 30 MW baseload power to the mine.

According to a statement by CrossBoundary Energy, firm renewable electricity costs have fallen by around 50% over five years, making solar-plus-storage “cheaper” than conventional thermal baseload generation.

The speed of delivery ensures that Kamoa-Kakula will receive cheaper and cleaner electrons years ahead of other power supply options, it noted.

Auguy Bakome, project manager at Kamoa Copper S.A., said the speed at which the project was delivered also demonstrates how quickly renewable energy can be deployed at scale to support remote mining operations.

“This project shows that solar and battery storage can deliver dependable, sustainable and cost-effective baseload power for large mining operations,” he said.

“We are confident that renewable energy will continue to play a critical role in supporting the growth of our operations and the mining sector more broadly."

Environmental impact

The project also allows the mine site to expand production at the same time as reducing environmental impact, according to Annebel Oosthuizen, managing director at Kamoa Copper S.A., who noted that Kamoa-Kakula copper production is among the lowest carbon-intensive in the world.

“The new facility by CrossBoundary Energy will help power our planned growth in copper production, delivering an additional 30 megawatts of reliable, renewable baseload power."

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DSE launches future-ready DSEG7 generator control series. (Image source: DSE)

Deep Sea Electronics (DSE) has unveiled the new DSEG7-Series, a next-generation range of generator controllers designed to establish a new standard in power control technology

Developed to meet the evolving needs of the global power generation industry, the DSEG7-Series combines advanced processing capabilities, enhanced connectivity and an intuitive user experience within a robust, future-ready platform. Designed for generator manufacturers, system integrators and end users, the new range offers greater performance, flexibility and operational efficiency across standby, prime power and rental applications.

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